Description
A delightful dish combining tender chicken, hearty rice, and a sweet-savory barbecue sauce, all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Add the bite-sized chicken pieces, seasoning with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Mix together honey and BBQ sauce in a small bowl. Pour over the cooked chicken, stirring to coat evenly.
- Add the cooked rice to the skillet, stirring until combined. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in honey and BBQ sauce for 30 minutes before cooking. You can add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg